Sans Superellipse Oldis 8 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Champion Gothic' by Hoefler & Co., 'Sharp Grotesk Latin' by Monotype, and 'Agharti' by That That Creative (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, packaging, signage, industrial, retro, assertive, playful, poster-like, space-saving, high impact, signage clarity, brand voice, condensed, blocky, rounded, sturdy, compact.
A compact, heavy sans with rounded-rectangle construction and softened corners throughout. Strokes stay largely monolinear, creating a solid, ink-trap-free silhouette with minimal modulation. Counters are tight and often vertically oriented, and many joins terminate in blunt, squared ends that read cleanly at display sizes. The overall rhythm is tall and compressed, with consistent vertical emphasis and simplified interior shapes that keep the alphabet feeling uniform and sturdy.
Best suited for posters, headlines, logotypes, packaging, and signage where a dense, high-impact voice is needed. It can also work for short UI labels or badges when you want a compact, industrial tone, but it is most effective in display settings rather than extended reading.
The face conveys an industrial, no-nonsense energy with a distinctly retro signage flavor. Its compressed weight and rounded geometry give it a friendly toughness—bold and attention-grabbing without feeling sharp or aggressive. The overall tone is utilitarian yet playful, suited to punchy statements and bold branding moments.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in minimal horizontal space, using rounded-rectangle forms to keep the texture cohesive and approachable. Its simplified shapes and uniform stroke feel aim for clarity and consistency in bold display typography, especially in branding and signage contexts.
Several lowercase forms lean toward single-storey, simplified constructions, reinforcing a display-first personality. Numerals share the same compact, rounded-rectilinear logic, producing a cohesive set for headlines and large UI labels. Spacing appears designed to hold dense text blocks without losing the tall, condensed rhythm, though the tight counters suggest it will feel strongest when given a bit of size and breathing room.